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title: "GLM-5.3-Flash - Model Details & Comparison"
description: "GLM-5.3-Flash from Wandb: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models."
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# GLM-5.3-Flash - Model Details & Comparison

> GLM-5.3-Flash from Wandb: capabilities, context limits, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons with alternative models.

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## About GLM-5.3-Flash

GLM-5.3-Flash is a chat model from Wandb, one of 33 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.38 per 1M output tokens, ranking 630 out of 4042 chat models by cost and cheaper than 84% of models in this category. GLM-5.3-Flash supports vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 3% among chat models.

## Specifications

- **Wandb Provider.**
- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,049,000 Max Input Tokens.**
- **$0.12 / 1M tokens Input Price.**
- **$0.38 / 1M tokens Output Price.**

## Capabilities

GLM-5.3-Flash supports: Function Calling, Vision, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## GLM-5.3-Flash Pricing Overview

At $0.12 per 1M input tokens and $0.38 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 630 out of 4042 chat models by input cost. It is more affordable compared to the median of $0.60 for chat models, and is cheaper than 84% of models in this category.

GLM-5.3-Flash is one of 33 Wandb chat models, with support for vision, function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 3% of chat models.

## Models to Compare

Alternatives to GLM-5.3-Flash with comparable capabilities.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gpt-6-luna | Azure | $0.10 | $0.50 |
| gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 | Azure | $0.10 | $0.50 |
| qwen3.8-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| qwen3.8-omni-flash | Dashscope | $0.15 | $0.47 |
| qwen3.8-flash | Qwen Ai Platform | $0.15 | $0.47 |

- [Compare gpt-6-luna](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-6-luna.md)
- [Compare gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library/compare/azure/gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22.md)

## Related Resources

- [Calculate GLM-5.3-Flash costs](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wandb/model/glm-5.3-flash.md)
- [All Wandb pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/wandb.md)

## FAQ

### Is GLM-5.3-Flash cheaper than gpt-6-luna?

No. GLM-5.3-Flash costs $0.12 per 1M input tokens while gpt-6-luna costs $0.10 per 1M input tokens, making gpt-6-luna 17% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.3-Flash may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does GLM-5.3-Flash pricing compare to the average chat model?

GLM-5.3-Flash input pricing is $0.12 per 1M tokens, which is 80% below the median of $0.60 for chat models. It ranks 630 out of 4042 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 84% of models in this category. For output, it costs $0.38 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.80.

### What makes GLM-5.3-Flash different from other Wandb models?

Among Wandb's 33 chat models, GLM-5.3-Flash ranks 12 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.3-Flash?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.3-Flash are: gpt-6-luna from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); gpt-6-luna-2026-09-22 from Azure ($0.10/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens); qwen3.8-omni-flash from Dashscope ($0.15/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is GLM-5.3-Flash's context window?

GLM-5.3-Flash supports up to 1,049,000 input tokens, placing it in the top 3% of chat models by context window size (rank 120 of 4003). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate GLM-5.3-Flash costs?

GLM-5.3-Flash is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.12 and generating 1M output tokens costs $0.38.

## Related Resources

- [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/pricing.md)
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